The ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 notification has been officially released by the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the engagement of 410 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
This recruitment includes Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Commercial Practice Apprentice vacancies across various engineering and technical disciplines, offering an excellent opportunity for fresh Degree and Diploma holders to gain hands-on training at one of India’s premier space research centres. The online application process will commence on 29 July 2026 and continue until 28 August 2026 through the NATS and UMANG portals.
Selected candidates will undergo 12 months of apprenticeship training at URSC, Bengaluru, and receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹12,300.
The selection process is based on academic merit, followed by document verification, with no written examination required.
Candidates who passed their qualifying Degree or Diploma between 2022 and 2026 are eligible to apply, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Interested applicants should carefully review the eligibility criteria, discipline-wise vacancies, stipend details, application procedure, important dates, and required documents before submitting their applications.
Read the complete article below to get all the latest updates regarding ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 You can also check Result. and complete the registration before the closing date.
URSC, situated in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is the leading centre of ISRO for satellite technology
URSC is at the forefront of spacecraft technology — conceptualization, design, development, fabrication, testing, launch, and in-orbit management of spacecraft
Apprenticeship at URSC provides candidates with rare hands-on exposure to India’s satellite technology ecosystem, under the Department of Space, Government of India
Monthly Stipend:₹10,900/- | Essential Qualification: Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognized Board
Category-Wise Total Vacancy Summary (All 410 Posts)
Category
Graduate / Technician / Commercial Practice
SC
31 / 17 / 10
ST
14 / 8 / 4
OBC
59 / 30 / 18
EWS
22 / 12 / 7
UR
94 / 53 / 31
Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply?
Candidates must have acquired Degree/Diploma in Engineering, or Diploma in Commercial Practice, from a recognized University/Technical Board/Institution
Passing Year Eligibility: Candidates who have passed out during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are only eligible to undergo Apprenticeship. Candidates who passed the qualifying exam earlier than 2021 are NOT eligible
Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible to apply
Candidates in possession of a sandwich course, certificate, private college degree, short-term/certificate courses, etc., or those currently pursuing higher studies, are NOT acceptable
Only Indian Nationals need to apply
Candidates who have already undergone/are currently undergoing Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, or who have 1 year or more experience from any institution, or who have been terminated/resigned from an apprenticeship, are NOT eligible
Combining apprenticeship with other institutions is not permitted
Step 1 — NATS Registration: Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) Portal — nats.education.gov.in
While enrolling, upload your Degree/Diploma Certificate (as applicable) and a valid Government-issued ID
After successful registration, an Enrolment Number/Apprenticeship Registration Number will be generated and allotted to you
Ensure your Aadhaar number is seeded with your bank account and enabled for DBT payment
Step 2 — UMANG Portal Application: After NATS registration, apply through the UMANG Portal — web.umang.gov.in/landing
Register & Login on UMANG Portal → Search for “URSC Apprenticeship” → Apply for Position → Fill all required details → Submit the application
Mandatory: The NATS Enrolment Number/Apprenticeship Registration Number must compulsorily be indicated in the online application on UMANG
Upload documents in JPG/JPEG/PNG format: Photograph (max 50 KB), Signature (max 50 KB), Marks Certificates of all Semesters/Years in ONE file (max 1 MB), Degree/Diploma/Provisional/Passing Certificate (max 1 MB)
SC/ST/OBC candidates must upload a latest caste certificate (max 50 KB) issued by the Competent Authority
PwBD candidates must upload a certificate supporting their disability issued by the Competent Authority
Enter aggregate marks (CGPA or % as per Consolidated Mark List) — data must be verifiable from uploaded certificates
Stage 1: Candidates shortlisted discipline-wise based on their academic percentage in the respective subject
Stage 2: Shortlisted candidates called for Document Verification
Stage 3: On successful completion of document verification, a Merit Panel is drawn based on academic scores in Degree/Diploma in Engineering/Diploma in Commercial Practice
Stage 4: Induction of apprentices against vacant positions is made strictly based on their position in the panel
Selected candidates will be informed only via email
Important: Candidates shortlisted for document verification are NOT eligible for Travelling Allowance
Candidates must make their own arrangements and bear all lodging/boarding expenses during document verification
Training period will be 12 months, commencing from execution of the Apprenticeship contract
Selected candidates must execute a contract of Apprenticeship training as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Amendment Act 1973
Trainees will have NO claim whatsoever for employment at URSC Bengaluru, or any other Centre/Unit of ISRO/Department of Space, after completion of the training period
If any discrepancy is found in name, age, Diploma/Degree percentage, or year of passing at any stage, the candidature will be cancelled
In case of multiple/duplicate applications for the same discipline/trade, only the latest application will be considered
URSC reserves the right to cancel or alter the number of vacancies of a particular discipline/trade, or the entire engagement process, without assigning any reason
No interim correspondence will be entertained; canvassing in any form will be a disqualification
At the time of joining, original certificates will be re-verified; any mismatch with online application data will lead to summary rejection
Any information/corrigendum/addendum will be published only on the ISRO/URSC website — candidates must keep checking regularly
In case of ambiguity between the Hindi and English versions of the notification, the English version shall be final
Why Choose an ISRO URSC Apprenticeship?
Rare hands-on exposure to India’s premier satellite technology centre under ISRO — covering spacecraft conceptualization, design, development, fabrication, testing, launch, and in-orbit management
Structured monthly stipend (₹10,900–₹12,300) throughout the 12-month training period
A prestigious addition to your resume — apprenticeship at ISRO/URSC is highly valued across engineering and technical career paths
Exposure across 9 Graduate disciplines, 7 Technician disciplines, and Commercial Practice — a rare multidisciplinary opportunity within one organization
Government “strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance” — women/transgender candidates are specifically encouraged to apply
Complete NATS registration well in advance — you cannot apply on UMANG without a valid NATS Enrolment Number
Use a valid, active email ID for registration since all future communication (including final selection) is sent only via email — you cannot submit more than one application using the same email ID
Keep your Aadhaar seeded with your bank account and DBT-enabled before applying, since stipend disbursal depends on this
Ensure your CGPA/percentage entered online exactly matches your uploaded marks certificates — any discrepancy leads to disqualification at any stage
Double-check your passing year — only 2022 to 2026 passouts (as regular candidates) are eligible; sandwich/private/correspondence courses and those pursuing higher studies are not accepted
Prepare your document file sizes correctly in advance — Photograph and Signature under 50 KB each, and Marks/Degree certificates under 1 MB each, in JPG/JPEG/PNG format only
Don’t submit duplicate applications for the same discipline from different email IDs — only your latest application will be considered, and duplicates can create confusion during shortlisting
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans. A total of 410 vacancies — 220 Graduate Apprentice, 120 Technician Apprentice, and 70 Commercial Practice Apprentice posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The online registration window is open from 29 July 2026 (12:00 Noon) to 28 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q3. What is the monthly stipend for ISRO URSC Apprentices?
Ans. Graduate Apprentices get ₹12,300/month; Technician and Commercial Practice Apprentices get ₹10,900/month each.
Q4. Which portals are used to apply for this recruitment?
Ans. Candidates must first register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) to get an Enrolment Number, and then submit their application on the UMANG portal (web.umang.gov.in/landing) using that Enrolment Number.
Q5. Who is eligible to apply for ISRO URSC Apprentice 2026?
Ans. Candidates who completed their Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Diploma in Commercial Practice as regular students in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible. Those who passed before 2021, or pursued sandwich/private/correspondence courses, are not eligible.
Q6. What is the duration of the ISRO URSC apprenticeship? Also see AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification Out for 140 Posts: Apply Online for Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentices.
Ans. The training period is 12 months, commencing from the execution of the Apprenticeship contract.
Q7. Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a job at ISRO?
Ans. No. The notification clearly states trainees will have no claim whatsoever for employment at URSC or any other ISRO/Department of Space centre after completing the apprenticeship.
Q8. How will candidates be selected for ISRO URSC Apprentice 2026?
Ans. Candidates are first shortlisted discipline-wise based on academic percentage, then called for document verification, after which a merit panel is drawn based on academic scores for final selection.
Q9. Are candidates paid travelling allowance for document verification?
Ans. No, candidates shortlisted for document verification are not eligible for Travelling Allowance and must bear their own lodging/boarding expenses.
Q10. Can a candidate who has already done an apprenticeship elsewhere apply?
Ans. No. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training, or have 1 year or more of work experience, are not eligible to apply.
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